·Served a second
term as the South Regional Ministry Coordinator for the
Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders, a national leadership
group serving Southern Baptists. This area covers AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC,
and VA.

·Led a breakout
session at NoBA Conference for AMs at Network of Baptist Associations National
Conference (Jonesboro, GA).

·Face-painted at church outreach events.

·Planned the
National Day of Prayer Gathering for Screven County.

·Launched a
Podcast for Associational Leaders on Soundcloud, Stitcher and iTunes.

·Hosted local
church planting visioning gathering at FBC Rincon.

·Attended Annual GBMB
Associational Missions workshop in Toccoa, GA.

·Facilitated two
Association-wide senior adult gatherings.

·Hosted pastors
and deacons and wives banquet with the GBMB Church/minister relations leaders.

·Conducted
Association strategy review with Frank Nuckolls of the GBMB and MBA leaders.

·Spoke at D Now
Weekend for Youth from Pineora Baptist.

·Served on the
board for the Pregnancy Care Center (Rincon, GA). Though this isn’t part of my
official responsibilities, it is nonetheless a phenomenal opportunity to help
change lives through the Gospel.

·Attended the
Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention as a messenger and SBCAL
pre-meeting in Dallas, TX as an officer and participant.

·Along with
Moderator Brian McElveen and Missions Team Leader, Paul Moore, helped plan
mission trip to Ocoee Outreach in Cleveland, TN. Held back yard Bible Clubs,
constructed handicap ramp, performed home repair (roof), and helped with a
block party. 15 professions of faith were recorded during the week.

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